DEA Seminar Brochure Nov 6th-7th, 2009

The incidence and prevalence rates of diabetes (Type 1, type 2, Gestational and Hybrid) are increasing dramatically. Studies reported by the Canadian Diabetes Association show that anyone born in or after the year 2000 has a one in three chance of developing diabetes in their lifetime. This will impact diabetes care, education and clinical practice now and in the future.

Think about taking a seminar from trained professionals in diabetes care to increase your knowledge and how to manage this disease. Doreen Hatton and Gloria Kuffner are both DES members and certified diabetes educators.

Doreen Hatton, RN, MSN, CDE has 20 years experience in diabetes care, education, counseling and advocacy. She is a former Clinical Nurse Specialist with the Diabetes Program at BC’s Children’s Hospital and founder of the first integrated Diabetes Day Care Program for children newly diagnosed with diabetes in Canada. Doreen is also an Adjunct Professor with the UBC School of Nursing, a consultant in pediatric and youth diabetes care and an advisor on care of the elderly with diabetes. Doreen’s innovative education programs, research and advocacy for those with diabetes has been honoured with awards, grants and other recognition including the Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal for outstanding contributions to Canada and the community. 604-736-9359 ~ dhatton.diabetescare@telus.net

Gloria Kuffner, RN, CDE, ACSM exercise specialist, MACS program, has 15 years experience in cardiac rehabilitation, exercise therapy and diabetes care. She is a former Clinical Coordinator for Cardiac Rehabilitation and Diabetes Education at Burnaby Hospital. Gloria is also a certified exercise specialist and diabetes educator, a counselor and specialist in smoking cessation, stress management, weight management, heart disease and prevention, diabetes and depression. Gloria is currently enrolled in the MACS program at Trinity Western University. 604-465-7936 ~ gloriastressfree@shaw.ca

The seminars and workshops offered by Doreen and Gloria through the Diabetes Education Academy are available to RNs, nursing students, LPNs, clinicians, practitioners, researchers, educators and managers, CNOs, professional practice leaders, policy makers, diabetes advocates and anyone interested in updated information in management and care of people with diabetes. Course content is based on current CDA clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and management of diabetes in Canada.

These workshops can be specifically tailored to your organization’s needs and are offered in one, two or three day formats.

In these seminars participants will receive current evidence based information on diabetes care, management and education across populations and settings. Practice orientated approaches with application to individuals, families, communities and health care providers will be examined.

Course content available includes, but is not limited to:

• prevention: pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome
• overview, pathophysiology of diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, Hybrid and related conditions.
• exercise, weight management, smoking cessation, stress, depression, spirituality, stages of change and motivational interviewing
• care of the older adult with emphasis on those in long term care
• future directions and challenges in diabetes care.

For further information about the workshops and upcoming schedules please contact either Doreen (dhatton.diabetescare@telus.net) or Gloria (gloriastressfree@shaw.ca). They are waiting to hear from you.